Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A3 allstreet | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 8.35 s | 2.02 s · A3 allstreet |
| 400 m standing start | 14.84 s | 16.20 s | 1.36 s · A3 allstreet |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.40 s | 29.44 s | 2.04 s · A3 allstreet |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 218 km/h | 20 km/h · A3 allstreet |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.23 kg/hp | 9.33 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 allstreet |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.18 s | 3.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.34 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.67 s | 11.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.59 s | 21.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.55 s | 43.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.84 s | 16.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.40 s | 29.44 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 218 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 400 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (eight-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 8.35 s for the 118d. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 2.02 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 119 km/h against 115 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 14.84 s versus 16.20 s. The 1.36 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 27.40 s versus 29.44 s, with a 2.04 s lead.
Electronically capped at 218 km/h, the 118d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.23 kg/hp vs 9.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.49 seconds. The 2.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 8,35 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,23 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,33 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 238 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.